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The definitive guide to skiing near Chicago.

As part of our weekend warrior content series, this week we’re focusing on skiing near Chicago. There are a number of Michigan ski resorts, Wisconsin ski resorts, and resorts in Illinois for the Chicago skier looking to get out of the city. With this content series, we hope to inspire weekend warriors around the country to get out there an explore their backyard. While most of these mountains aren't necessarily for hard chargers, they're all accessible from the city and present a good excuse to get outside for the weekend.

Vail resorts owned Wilmot Mountain is the most accessible of the Wisconsin mountains from Chicago. A good option for a day trip or quick overnight, but there isn't a whole lot of challenging terrain to be found on Wilmot. That said, there is a terrain park for skiers and snowboarders looking to improve their park skills.

The top day trip option for many in the Midwest. Cascade has been known to get crowded on the weekends, but an efficient lift system and varied terrain options helps mitigate the crowds. You can even access cascade via Amtrak to Portage. Cascade is a favorite amongst snowboarders thanks to the four separate terrain parks, including a superpipe.

A long time favorite of Chicago skiers, the repurposed dairy barn gives the lodge and mountain a rustic, old-school feel. For skiers and snowboarders who are partial to the park, Tyrol Basin boasts some of the best terrain parks in the midwest.

Located in the Bamboo Bluffs region of central Wisconsin, Devil's Head is a big resort by Midwest standards. While Devil's Head lacks any real steeps, there a re number of long, impeccably groomed cruisers fit for all ability levels of skiing and snowboarding. Unique to Devil's Head, the resort grooms the trails twice a day.